Tag: Living off the grid

The last few months have been a very busy time for me. I’m out of my funk, I’ve fallen in love, and we’ve decided what we want to do together. We’re going “boondocking” which is full time living in an RV. Boondockers normally live off the grid, and normally try

Living in a remote or rural area definitely has its challenges. Spotty cell service or wi-fi can put a real damper on your ability to communicate with friends and family. Living in a cabin in the woods, I tried everything short of satellite: wi-fi range extenders, cellular signal boosters–with mixed

Living off the grid doesn’t mean living without electricity, it’s more like living without reliable electricity. And without set electrical outlets, light switches and other fixtures you’re used to in a modern home, it means moving your lights and lamps around to wherever the electricity is. You might be powering

A couple years ago, I injured my neck, lost my job, house and marriage. My sister has some rural property in Kalama, Washington. It has a nice little cabin on it and a year round freshwater stream. It’s a beautiful area, so I took on the adventure of living in